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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,621.80, 464,432.70 and 270,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,621.80, 464,432.70 and 270,255.80 is: 405,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,621.80 : 464,432.70 = 270,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,621.80/464,432.70 = 270,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,621.80x = 464,432.70 × 270,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,621.80x = 125,515,630,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,515,630,884.66/309,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,383.70

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